Mr-fix: Created page with "How to keep the sunroof and panoramic sunroof in good condition == Preparation == * park on even surface * it's easier to work with a clean car === Parts === * isopropyl alcohol * rubber seal paste * tracks grease * water === Tools === * paint brush for rails * small brush with a long extension cord for drains * clean cloth == Procedure == === Visual inspection === # Open the sunroof all the way # Check for any leaks on the roofliner, pillar covers, footwells, etc...."

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Created page with "How to keep the sunroof and panoramic sunroof in good condition == Preparation == * park on even surface * it's easier to work with a clean car === Parts === * isopropyl alcohol * rubber seal paste * tracks grease * water === Tools === * paint brush for rails * small brush with a long extension cord for drains * clean cloth == Procedure == === Visual inspection === # Open the sunroof all the way # Check for any leaks on the roofliner, pillar covers, footwells, etc...."

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How to keep the sunroof and panoramic sunroof in good condition

== Preparation ==

* park on even surface
* it's easier to work with a clean car

=== Parts ===
* isopropyl alcohol
* rubber seal paste
* tracks grease
* water

=== Tools ===
* paint brush for rails
* small brush with a long extension cord for drains
* clean cloth

== Procedure ==

=== Visual inspection ===
# Open the sunroof all the way
# Check for any leaks on the roofliner, pillar covers, footwells, etc.
# Check for any damage in the sunroof mechanism, wind deflector

=== Sunroof seal ===
# Clean the rubber seal all the way around the edge with isopropyl alcohol. Do the same to the contact surface on cars body.
# Apply rubber seal paste on the seal.

=== Sunroof tracks ===
# Use cloth to remove dirt and mud that's mixed with old grease
# Use isopropyl alcohol to wipe it clean
# Use paint brush to apply new grease on the tracks
# Open and close the sunroof couple times to make sure that the grease is evenly spread on the tracks

=== Water drains ===
# Pour small amount of water in each corner of the roof to check if drains are not clogged
# Use the drain brush to clean the drains from inside. Don't use excessive force or ou will puncture the drain tubes or disconnect them

=== Sunroof adjustment ===

If you are experiencing wind noises from the closed sunroof, you can try to adjust the closed position.

# Open the sunroof
# At the back side, under the glass, you will find bolts that hold position the glass.
# Make those bolts loose just enough for the glass to be moved up and down
# Adjust the height of the glass and tighten the bolts

=== Comfort opening and pinch-protection calibration ===

# Turn the ignition on
# Press and hold the sunroof closing button.
# After about 30 seconds the sunroof will start to perform adaptation procedure. It will open and close all the way.
# Observe the process and keep holding the button until it's done.

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